Will a 8.25 work?

What's said above is correct however I don't think you're going to be very happy racing it as spinning tires are notorious for not producing consistent times/runs. In bracket racing it's consistency that produces wins.

Now, if all you're doing is going to the track once in a while to get your jollies...by all means use the street tires - it's what ya got!
Not bracket racing. Just going to be going and seeing what the car will run etc. yes I know slicks are better etc...